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Rhode Island Downs VCU 87-75 - Match Report
Fatts Russell went off for 30 points and added 4 rebounds leading Rhode Island to a 87-75 win over VCU on Friday at Thomas M. Ryan Center.
Rhode Island won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +0.0-point spread as underdogs.
Rhode Island got 18 points from Tyrese Martin and another 17 points from Jeff Dowtin. Fatts Russell contributed 5 assists, while Cyril Langevine cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
VCU got 16 points from Nah'Shon Hyland in a losing cause and another 13 points from Issac Vann. Marcus Evans contributed 6 assists for them, while Issac Vann had 4 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Rhode Island were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Rhode Island won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-19.
Rhode Island looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the UMass. VCU will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Davidson.